Original German Pre-WWII Luftwaffe Blue M34 Tornister Backpack with Shoulder Straps by Gebrüder Sparfeld - dated 1938 German Artwork & Posters Commanding General

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HistoryThe badge was authorized on 2 June 1944 and discontinued on 3 May 1961 but may continue to be worn on U

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12 1/2" in overall length

Original German Pre-WWII Luftwaffe Blue M34 Tornister Backpack with Shoulder Straps by Gebrüder Sparfeld - dated 1938 German Artwork & Posters Commanding GeneralOriginal Item. Only One Available. Derived from the Model 1931 used by Mountain troops, the Tornister (Knapsack) Backpack or Rucksack became the standard pattern used by all parts of the Wehrmacht. It went through various versions including the M34, and later the M41. There were incremental changes between the major revisions as well, mainly related to the materials used. This is a very nice example of the Luftwaffe version of the Tornister, in the